Glider School
Caribbean Ocean Observing System (CARICOOS)
Published: 14 February 2020
CARICOOS staff received hands-on training from NOAA-AOML on refurbishing underwater gliders, which will be used in the upcoming hurricane season to gather data for improving hurricane intensity forecasts.
Keywords: CARICOOS, NOAA-AOML, underwater gliders, hurricane season, oceanographic data, forecasting, training
AODN releases new Velocity Aggregated Time Series product from IMOS moorings
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 5 April 2020
AODN has released a new Velocity Aggregated Time Series product from IMOS moorings, combining 3D current data into a single file per site with absolute depth references, making it easier for expert users to analyze ocean currents.
Keywords: IMOS, AODN, ocean currents, velocity data, moorings, ADCP, aggregated time series
Introducing the New Technology Projects: Low cost wave buoy technology
Integrated Marine Observing System
Published: 30 April 2020
IMOS’s Low-Cost Wave Buoy Technology sub-Facility, led by UWA, is testing affordable Spotter buoys to expand wave monitoring across Australia. The initiative aims to boost data coverage, reliability, and accessibility in offshore regions.
Keywords: IMOS, wave buoys, low-cost technology, ocean observing, Spotter buoys, wave monitoring, offshore data
